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About

Stour Valley ward covers a rural expanse in the northwestern corner of the Tendring district, bordering the River Stour which separates Essex from Suffolk. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered woodland, and small, quiet villages such as Bradfield Heath and Wrabness. The area maintains a distinctly agricultural character, with a network of narrow lanes connecting isolated farms and historic parish churches.

A notable feature is the Wrabness railway station, a stop on the Mayflower Line known for its distinctive community-designed architecture. The ward includes stretches of the Stour Estuary, a protected site offering expansive views across the marshes and mudflats towards Suffolk. This environment supports significant wildlife, with walking paths like the Stour Estuary Path following the riverbank through the quiet, low-lying countryside.

Area overview

On average Stour Valley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stour Valley is £52,750 per year. There are 1 schools in Stour Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stour Valley is home to around 3,035 people, with a population density of about 111.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stour Valley Population

3,035

Population density

111 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.71(-21%)

Public order

6.92(+33%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.59(+3%)

Other theft

3.62(-35%)

Anti-social behaviour

2.31(-80%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,878

94.76%

Other White

1.55%

Irish

0.82%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.46%

Indian

0.46%

Total population: 3,037

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

706

27.68%

No qualifications

497

19.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

407

15.95%

Level 3 (A level)

402

15.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

291

11.41%

Total 16+ residents: 2,551

Housing

Owns outright

638

51.41%

Owns with a mortgage

384

30.94%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.25%

Social rents from council

4.43%

Other social rented

4.27%

Total households: 1,241

Property prices in Stour Valley

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Stour Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stour Valley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£445,000	£286,500	£417,500	£568,750	£649,500
Flats	1	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000
Semi-Detached	10	£269,000	£192,991	£221,375	£340,000	£392,500
Terraced	2	£282,500	£280,250	£281,250	£283,750	£284,750

10 years median price trend in Stour Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Stour Valley

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